Owner Maintenance

1. With the vehicle parked, pull the release handle to unlock the hood.

    

   

2. Insert your hand into the hood opening, slide the latch lever in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration, and lift up the hood.

    

   

    

3. Grasp the support rod in the padded area and secure it in the support rod hole indicated by the arrow to hold the hood open.

    

   

   1. Pad

   2. Support rod

1. Check under the hood area to make certain all filler caps are in place and all loose items (e.g. tools, oil containers, etc.) have been removed.

2. Lift the hood, grasp the padded area on the support rod, and secure the support rod in the clip. Verify that the support rod is secured in the clip before closing the hood.

    

   

   1. Clip

    

3. Lower the hood slowly to a height of about 20 cm (7.9 in) above its closed position and then let it drop.

 

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When closing the hood, do not push it excessively such as by applying your weight. Otherwise, the hood could be deformed.

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If the brake fluid level is low, have the brakes inspected:

A low brake fluid level is dangerous.

A low level could indicate brake lining wear or a brake system leak which could cause the brakes to fail and lead to an accident.

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Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly. It should be kept between the MAX and MIN lines.

The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with wear of brake linings. If it is excessively low, have the brake system inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

All moving points on the vehicle body, such as door and hood hinges and locks, should be lubricated to move smoothly.

Use a non-freezing lubricant on locks during cold weather.

Make sure the hood's secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is released.

To get the best service from a lead-acid battery:

• Keep it securely mounted.

• Keep the top clean and dry.

• Keep terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

• Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately with a solution of water and baking soda.

• If the vehicle will not be used for an extended time, disconnect the lead-acid battery cables and charge the lead-acid battery every 6 weeks.

If the buttons on the transmitter are inoperable and the operation indicator light does not flash, the battery may be dead.

Replace with a new battery before the transmitter becomes unusable.

 

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• Make sure the battery is installed correctly. Battery leakage could occur if it is not installed correctly.

• When replacing the battery, be careful not to touch any of the internal circuitry and electrical terminals, bend the electrical terminals, or get dirt in the transmitter as the transmitter could be damaged.

• There is the danger of explosion if the battery is not correctly replaced.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the following instructions.

  • Insulate the plus and minus terminals of the battery using cellophane or equivalent tape.

  • Never disassemble.

  • Never throw the battery into fire or water.

  • Never deform or crush.

• Replace only with the same type battery (CR2032 or equivalent).

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The following conditions indicate that the battery power is low:

• A message, “Low Key Fob Battery. Replace Battery” is displayed on the multi-information display when the power switch is switched OFF.

• The system does not operate and the operation indicator light on the transmitter does not flash when the buttons are pressed.

• The system's operational range is reduced.

Incorrect battery replacement operation may damage the key. Replacing the battery at an Authorized Mazda Dealer is recommended. If replacing the battery by yourself, follow the instruction.

Replacing the key battery

1. Remove the lower cover while sliding the knob in the direction of the arrow.

   

2. Press in the tab to unlock the upper cover.

   

3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap and slide it in the direction of the arrow.

   

4. Twist the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow and remove the upper cover.

   

5. Remove the cap using the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

   

6. Remove the battery using tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver.

   

7. Insert a new battery into the transmitter so that the positive pole is facing up.

8. Install the cap.

   

9. Install the upper cover.

   

10. Insert the tabs of the lower cover into the slots of the transmitter and install the lower cover.

    

 

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Rotate tires periodically:

Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To equalize tread wear for maintaining good performance in handling and braking, rotate the tires periodically or sooner if irregular wear develops.

Please refer to Scheduled maintenance for your tire rotation interval.

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During rotation, inspect them for correct balance.

 

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Because your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire, you cannot do a tire rotation safely with the jack that comes with your vehicle. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform tire rotation.

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Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY) spare tire in rotation.

Also, inspect them for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a combination of the following:

• Incorrect tire pressure

• Improper wheel alignment

• Out-of-balance wheel

• Severe braking

After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (Search) and inspect the lug nuts for tightness.

 

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Rotate unidirectional tires and radial tires that have an asymmetrical tread pattern or studs only from front to rear, not from side to side. Tire performance will be reduced if rotated from side to side.

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All the light bulbs are the LED type.

The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit.

The LED bulb has to be replaced with the unit. If a replacement is necessary, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.